diplomacy
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United Kingdom
Russia expels British diplomat over spying allegations
The UK government has denied the accusation as ‘baseless’ as ties between London and Moscow continue to deteriorate over the…
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Asia
A US-China science pact has expired after 45 years. How is the world poorer for it?
Even before the STA lapsed, US-China scientific cooperations were already heading towards troubled waters as geopolitical tensions escalated, say analysts.…
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Sport
Opportunities and challenges in EU’s quest for closer ties with Gulf states
The EU has just had its first summit with the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council with the aim of developing a…
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Asia
Courting spurned neighbour tops Beijing’s agenda from visit of Vietnam’s Communist party chief, say analysts
International relations expert Chong Ja Ian of the National University of Singapore said both sides are expected to discuss a…
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Asia
Apes to stay at home as Malaysia tweaks ‘orangutan diplomacy’
On Sunday (Aug 18), plantation and commodities Minister Johari Abdul Ghani said any gifted orangutans will stay in Malaysia, the…
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Asia
Philippines to boost diplomacy and defence capability as South China Sea ‘countermeasures’
China’s foreign ministry on Monday said regardless of what policies the Philippines rolls out, none would affect China’s maritime rights…
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Sport
Leaders call for unified response to global problems at Baku forum
Serving and former leaders met under the principles of solidarity, equality and inclusivity to exchange and find global solutions to…
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Asia
Commentary: What to make of China not appointing new foreign minister at ‘two sessions’
HOW LIU JIANCHAO COMPARES TO QIN GANG Mr Liu and Mr Qin share similarities in personality and experience, both having…
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News
Pope Francis’ ‘white flag’ comment is met by criticism from Ukraine and allies
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian and allied officials criticized Pope Francis for saying that Kyiv should have the “courage” to negotiate…
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Asia
Xi urges Chinese envoys to create ‘diplomatic iron army’
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday (Dec 29) urged Chinese ambassadors to forge a “diplomatic iron army” loyal to…
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